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How White People Benefit from Racism with Tracie McMillan

Factually! with Adam Conover

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Unpacking the Legacy of Racism and Recent Legal Challenges

The legacy of racism persists even after formal legal racial discrimination laws have been declared unconstitutional. While explicit laws have been erased, implicit bias and structural barriers have led to softer forms of racism that continue to provide advantages to certain individuals. These advantages, rooted in historical privileges, contribute to stability and propel individuals forward. Recent legal challenges, such as the Supreme Court rulings disallowing affirmative action in higher education, further perpetuate the inequality by attacking programs meant to address historical disparities and provide opportunities for marginalized groups.

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